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Pantone Color of the Year 2023: Energize Your Lake Home with Viva Magenta!

Released in early December 2022, Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023, 18-1750 Viva Magenta, “is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes optimism and joy,” say the color experts at the renowned Pantone Color Institute.   “As virtual worlds become a more prominent part of our daily lives, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. “PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family…
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DIY Holiday Lake House Decor

Contributing Author: Madeline May No matter how fast-paced and automated our world gets, there’s something about the holidays that makes us want to take it slow and go the homemade route. Whether you’re making grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe or creating your own garland, you can’t replace the feeling of doing it from scratch. Of course, you could go buy these items from the store and save some time and effort. But imagine your family and guests visiting for the holidays. You are sharing the joy of the season together—and perhaps cups of apple cider or hot cocoa. Then they look…
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Decorating Ideas for Your Lake Home’s Powder Room

Most likely, your powder room feels ignored. While this small yet essential space may not be the most popular area of your lake home, it has more potential than you know. For professional decorators, this liberating and delightfully noncommittal space is just the place for taking design risks. And because of its inherent smallness, you can remodel or quickly change the look at a reasonable cost. Consider it your creative canvas for experimenting with bold hues, textured wallpapers, a montage of tiles, and statement mirrors, fixtures, and lighting. If your lake home powder room or half-bath needs a makeover, here…
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Best Birdhouse Kits for Your Backyard

Having a birdhouse (or several) in your backyard is an excellent way to attract birds to your lake house. Plus, creating your own birdhouse can be a fun DIY craft activity for you and your family. But if you’re not an expert woodworker, what should you do? Luckily, there are several birdhouse-making toolkits available on the market. With these kits, you can get all the fun of building your own birdhouse and none of the stress. With most being kid-friendly and a few more upscale choices, check out our top five recommendations! Toysmith Beetle & Bee Birdhouse Kit This Beetle…
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2022 Outdoor Fabric Trends

Hello, summer! At your lake house, it’s that blissful time of year when you can finally use your backyard. As it gets warmer, there’s nothing better than inviting guests to your outdoor dining space to watch a warm lakeside afternoon turn into a cool evening. To prepare for the season, it’s never a bad idea to spruce up your outdoor fabrics. Whether it’s reupholstering seat cushions or investing in new throw pillows, just a little shift in fabric can transform a whole look. Today, we’re taking a glimpse at the top outdoor fabric trends for 2022. Bold and Bright After…
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5 DIY Planters For Your Lake House

Incorporating foliage into your lake house is a trend that’s not slowing down. As a key piece of biophilic design, houseplants show off your love for nature and evoke a calming atmosphere in your space. It’s also incredibly satisfying to watch your plants evolve from seeds to fully-fledged plants. Plus, studies show that having a green thumb can boost your mental health. A win for both aesthetics and well-being! Besides choosing your specific plants, an equally important task is picking a planter. As the container for your soil, a good planter can make or break an entire look. But if…

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